Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2019

A fine red wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne enjoys an ideal location north-west of the Saint-Émilion plateau, next to the Pomerol appellation, on the right bank. The estate was founded at the end of the 18th century. This 2019 vintage is the 208th of the Despagne family at the property.

The vineyard
The Château Grand Corbin-Despagne vineyard covers almost 29 hectares in the Saint-Emilion appellation. It is planted in clay-siliceous soils with iron ore and ancient sand on clay. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013.

The winemaking
Manual harvest in crates. 5 successive sorts. Plot vinification. Thermo-regulated maceration.

The ageing
50% new French oak barrels, 50% barrels of one previous wine.

The blend
Merlot (75%), cabernet franc (24%), cabernet sauvignon (1%).